SITEHAWK SK-4000

ANALYZERTM
CABLE AND ANTENNA
TESTER SYSTEMS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This is a preliminary manual. Specifications, limits, and

text are subject to change without notice. The
information within this manual was as complete as
possible at the time of printing. Bird Electronic
Corporation is not liable for errors.

©Copyright 2014 by Bird Electronic Corporation

SiteHawk Analyzer is a trademark of Bird Electronic Corporation
 Safety Precautions

Warning Statements
The following safety warnings appear in the text where
there is danger to oper-ating and maintenance
personnel, and are repeated here for emphasis

WARNING
This equipment should not be connected to an antenna or operated
during a storm that has the potential to produce lightning.The
possibility exists for electrical shock.
Caution Statements

The following equipment cautions appear in the text and

are repeated here for emphasis.
CAUTION
+22 dBm max. input
Do not apply RF power to Antenna Test Port. Exceeding the
maximum inputwill damage the SiteHawk Analyzer.

CAUTION
Long-term storage of the external battery pack can affect battery
performance and reduce battery life. Do not store the external
battery packfor long periods of time without proper storage
maintenance. Failure tocomply may result in reduced battery
charge and shortened battery life.

CAUTION
Harsh or abrasive detergents, and some solvents, can damage the
display unitand information on the labels.
 Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.................................... 1
SITEHAWK S4 ANALYZER FEATURES..................................... 4
MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY................................................5
POWER............................................................................ 6
MEASUREMENT PORT........................................................7
POWER ON OPERATION..................................................... 7
POWER OFF OPERATION.....................................................7
CHAPTER 2 CALIBRATION........................................ 8
CALIBRATION ACCESSORIES.................................................8
Calibrating the SiteHawk S4 Analyzer.................... 8
CHAPTER 3 MEASURE MATCH MODE....................... 11
SELECTING THE MEASURE MATCH MODE........................... 11
SCANNING SETTING......................................................... 12
Setting the Measurement Frequency...................12
Setting a Custom Sweep Frequency..................... 12
Selecting the Measurement Units........................ 13
Setting the Measurement Data Points................. 14
Setting the Scale.................................................... 15
Set and Activate Acceptance Limits......................16
Interpreting the Measurement.............................17
CABLE LOSS MEASUREMENT.............................................18
Setting Up a Cable Loss Measurement.................18
Performing a Cable Loss Measurement............... 18
Interpreting a Cable Loss Measurement.............. 20
CHAPTER 4 FAULT LOCATION MODE...................... 21

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 SELECTING FAULT LOCATION MODE...................................21
SETTING THE FREQUENCY SPAN AND MAX DISTANCE...........22
Setting the Frequency Span.................................. 23
Setting the Distance and Units............................. 25
Limited Setting.......................................................28
TEST FOR FAULT LOCATION............................................... 29
Interpreting the Fault Location Measurement.... 29
CHAPTER 5 GENERAL OPERATION.......................... 31
SETTING A LIMIT LINE...................................................... 31
MAKERS........................................................................ 32
Activate Markers and Set Marker Style................33
Using Delta Markers..............................................34
Maker Add............................................................. 36
Maker Deletion......................................................36
Setting the postion of a cursor............................. 36
Maker Activation................................................... 37
Limited Search....................................................... 37
Delta Marker Function.......................................... 38
OTHERS......................................................................... 39
Instrument Default................................................ 39
Exit..........................................................................39
Soft Update(WIFI)..................................................39
System information............................................... 40
System Setting....................................................... 40
CHAPTER 6 TRACE.................................................... 41
TRACING DISPLAY SETTING............................................... 41
Tracing Count Seting..............................................41
Active Trace Selection........................................... 42
MEMORY TRACE FUNCTION..............................................43
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 Saving Trace into Memory.................................... 44
Memory Trace Math..............................................44
CHAPTER 7 DATA SAVE AND EXPORT......................46
SITEHAWK S4 STATUS......................................................46
SITEHAWK S4 STATUS SAVE..............................................46
SAVE TRACING DATA IN CSV FILE......................................47
CSV FLIES SAVE.............................................................. 47
TRACING DATA SIP FILE................................................... 48
SIP FILE SAVE.................................................................49
Screen Printing...................................................... 49
SAVE OPERATION............................................................ 50
Load status Function............................................. 50
Data transfer function........................................... 51
CHAPTER8 MAINTENANCE....................................52
CLEANING...................................................................... 52
CHARGING THE BATTERY.................................................. 52
DEVICE CHECK................................................................ 53
STORAGE........................................................................53
FIRMWARE UPDATE......................................................... 54
Update by USB.......................................................54
Update by WIFI...................................................... 55
CUSTOMER SERVICE.........................................................57
ATTENTION.....................................................................57
APPENDIX........................................................................60

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Chapter 1 Introduction

The SiteHawk SK-400(S4 for short) Analyzer is a

multifunction test instrument for use in installation and
maintenance of wireless systems. The current product
testing range between 85MHz-4GHz。
Antenna systems are tested by using a SiteHawk
Analyzer to measure match conditions. Data points
measured across a user-specified frequency band or distance
range are graphed on a 1920 x 1080 pixel touch screen
display area.

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Safety considerations

Please do not open the instrument shell. Easy to

operate and field ready for first-time, occasional, and
experienced users.
This instrument should be damaged by electrostatic
what discharged when the DUT Connected or opening. In
order to prevent the damage brought by electrostatic
discharge, please make sure the DUT part must be connected
always.
Common Abbr：
DUT —Device Under Test
IF —Intermediate Frequency
CW —Continuous Wave
SWR —Standing Wave Ratio

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Items Supplied
Figure 1.1 Hardware and Software Supplied

①
③

④
⑤

Item Description
1 SiteHawk S4 Analyzer
2 Carrying Case
3 Information USB
4 AC Power Adapter
5 USB Cable

Items Not Supplied(Selectable)

Figure 1.2 Hardware Not Supplied

①
②

Item Description
1 Calibration Combination (Cal Combo).
2 N-type, Female - Male adaptor
3 Lithium Battery

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SiteHawk S4 Analyzer Features
Frequency Range 85 MHz to 4 GHz
Frequency Accuracy ±2.5×10-6
Frequency Resolution Setting 1kHz
Output Power -10dBm
Reflect Amplitude Accuracy
–15 dB — 0 dB 0.4 dB
–25 dB — –15 dB 1.5 dB
–35 dB — –25 dB 4.0 dB
Tracing Noise Amplitude（IFBW 0.02 dB rms
1kHz）
SinglePoint Measure Time 0.25 ms
Measure Points 51 to 3201
Measure Bandwidth 100Hz to 30kHz
Temperature Stability 0.02 dB/℃
Return Loss Measurement Range 0 dB to 60 dB
Resolution 0.01 dB
VSWR Measurement Range 1.0 to 65.0
Resolution 0.01
Cable Loss Measurement Range 0 dB to 30 dB
Resolution 0.01 dB
DTF Range 0 to 1500 meters
Test Port Connector N-type, Female
Impedance 50 ohms
Connector Micro USB B, USB 2.0
Power Dissipation 5W
Size( L×W×H ) 182 x 95 x 46.5 mm
type Capacitive touch screen
Display size 5 inch
Resolution 1920 x 1080
type Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery battery
Average Battery Life 4 hours
Weight 0.9kg
Maximum Input Power +22 dBm
Maximum Input Voltage 50V
≤ 13 dB interferer at
Immunity to Interfering Signals desired measurement
frequency

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Operates In Temperature –10℃ to +55℃
Storage Temperature –40℃ to +80℃
Battery Charging Temperature 0℃ to +35℃
Humidity When Temperature Is
25℃ 90%
Pressure 84 to 106.7 kPa
Warm-Up Time 15 minutes

Measurement Capability

1. Fast swept measurement.

2. Seven user-selectable trace capture options:
51,101,201,401,801,1601 or 3201 data points per
sweep.
3. Adjustable pass/fail limit with visual indicator.
4. 16GB of internal flash memory for storing thousands
of traces and setups.
5. X and Y scales and units are user adjustable.
6. Six markers for either direct or difference
measurements.
7. Can also measure relative to limit line or recalled
trace.
8. Measurement hold to temporarily store a trace.
9. Frequency can be set using either Start/Stop or
Center/Span frequencies.
10. Measurement can be Return Loss [dB], Cable Loss
[dB], SWR [ratio],DTF SWR[ratio] or DTF Return Loss
[dB].
11. Measurement units can be Return Loss [dB] or SWR
[ratio].

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Connectors
Figure 1.3 Connector Diagram

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2

1 Antenna Female N connector for connecting to the

Test Port antenna. Use a phase-stable cable for best
results.
2 USB 2.0 B There is one Micro USB device port for connection
Type to a USB Disk and Input for lithium-ion battery
Charging power supplies.

Power

The SiteHawk S4 Analyzer has an internal, rechargeable,

lithium-ion battery pack. This will operate the unit for a
minimum of 4 hours of continuous usage.
 Recharging time, from a full discharge, is
approximately 8 hours.
Note: When the unit is received the battery may
not be fully charged. An AC adapter should be
used when operating the unit for the first time.

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Measurement Port

N type projection measurement port of 50 ohm. This

port is used to connect the DUT.

Power on Operation

—Press Power Key 5 second,Power on and waiting for 5

minute;
—Assemble the measuring components (cable,
connector, holder, these parts to connect DUT and SiteHawk)
—Excute reflectometer calibration

Power off Operation

—Press Power Key 3 second,Pop up the device

operation massage box,choose Power Off key
—Press Power key for no waitting, The display screen
will be shut off, In such case, The SiteHawk S4 Analyzer still
work on, only the display been closed.

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Chapter 2 Calibration

Calibration Accessories

Calibrating the SiteHawk S4 Analyzer

Calibration Combination (Cal Combo) which contains:
One 50 ohm load
One Open standard
One Short standard
Note: When using a test cable connected to the
SiteHawk S4 Analyzer, attach the Cal Combo to the
end of the cable during calibration.
Note: When using an extension cable, a phase
stable cable is needed to ensure performance and
accuracy.

Figure 2.1 Calibration Display Screen

④

① ② ③
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1. Frequency Setting（85MHz~4GHz）
2. Sweep points setting，The max num is 3201 point
（51point~3201point）
3. IFBW choose key，The most min bandwidth is 100Hz
（30KHz~100Hz）
4. Calibrate key
5. Open/Short/Load Calibration key
6. Correction Key

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Details：
Press the Calibrate key.
Calibration
 Connect the Cal Combo “Open”
connector to the unit antenna port.
Press the Open softkey then wait for
the unit to beep and display .
 Connect the Cal Combo “Short”
connector to the unit antenna port.
Press the Short softkey then wait for
the unit to beep and display .
 Connect the Cal Combo “Load”
connector to the unit antenna port.
Press the Load softkey then wait for
the unit to beep and display .
During the calibration operating ,the color
of the icon display yellow.
Correction：
After all calibration, the color of the blue
tile will be green
In the lower right corner about the Screen
display this:

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Chapter 3 Measure Match Mode

Match measurement verifies and monitors the match

conditions in the antenna system at various frequencies. The
results are shown on an x-y graph. Frequency is shown on
the x-axis and return loss, cable loss, or SWR is shown on the
y-axis.
Before making a match measurement, be sure to have a
Calibration Combination (Cal Combo) and all necessary
cables and adapters of the correct size and connector type.
This chapter describes how to make a match
measurement and provides step by step instructions. In
addition, this chapter describes how to set and move
markers. For information and instructions to save and recall
traces, refer to Saving and Recalling Traces, (Chapter 6).
To make a match measurement, follow the procedures
in this chapter in the order they are presented.

Selecting the Measure Match Mode

1. Press ReturnLoss part
2. Select ReturnLoss or CableLoss Mode
Figure 3.1 Seltcting the Measure Match Mode

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Scanning Setting

Setting the Measurement Frequency

Frequencies can be set manually. Be sure to set the
frequency to a value that is well beyond the normal range of
the antenna.
Example - For a 450 MHz antenna, set the
start frequency at 400 and the stop frequency at
500 MHz, for an 800 MHz antenna, set the start
frequency at 700 and the stop frequency at
1,100 MHz.
Note: Changing the frequency settings will
automatically turn calibration off. Always set the
frequency before calibrating the unit.
Note: If a frequency that is outside of the range
of the Site Analyzer is entered, the Site Analyzer
will override the entry and set the minimum or
maximum frequency of the model.
Setting a Custom Sweep Frequency
1. Press the Other Config key.
2. Press the Setting softkey.
3. Press to select Start, Stop, Center, or Span keys.
4. Enter a value.
5. Press Enter.
6. Press the Screen to exit the configuration screen.

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Figure3.2 Setting a Custom Sweep Frequency

Selecting the Measurement Units

Select units before or after making a measurement.
When making a match measurement, select one of three
units for the Y (vertical) scale,
SWR (ratio)
Return Loss (dB)
Cable Loss (dB)
1. Press the DTF key. (Figure 3.3)
2. Select units by pressing it
3. Open the units list menu by pressing a certain units.
4. Press the Screen to exit the configure screen.

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Figure3.3 Selecting the Measurement Units
1

Setting the Measurement Data Points

Select the number of data points to take during a
measurement. There are seven data point options, 51 points,
101 points, 201 points, 401 points, 801 points, 1601 points,
and 3201 points. Increasing the number of data points
increases the measurable distance in distance-to-fault
measure-ments and increases the detail in Measure Match
mode measurements. When saving a trace, the number of
data points collected (51, 101, ,201,401,801,1601or 3201)
are saved.
A progress bar, just below the x-axis, moves from left to
right indicating the progress of the sweep. When the
progress bar reaches the right side of the screen, the sweep
is finished.
When the number of measurement data points are
changed, the current trace is erased and the Save softkey is
disabled until the sweep finishes and the screen displays the
first new trace.

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 1. Press the Point key in status bar
2. open the selection list.
3. Press to select a data point option (201, 401,
801…).
4. Press the Screen.return.
Figure3.4 Setting the Number of Measurement Data
Points

Setting the Scale

1. Press the Scale softkey.
2. Press the Top or Bottom key or auto scale key.
3. Enter a certain value or select the auto scale mode.
Press the Left Icon first：

1：Manual Operation，Press the

TOP and BOTTOM key to enter
a certain value
2：Auto Scale: Auto to choose a
best scale

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Figure3.5 Setting the Scale

Set and Activate Acceptance Limits

The limit line helps see failures. It appears as a
horizontal line at the value selected.
An acceptance limit line can be set to help visualize
what part of the measurement trace is not acceptable. The
part of the trace that is not acceptable will display in red. To
view the limit line, the limit test must be ON. This feature is
available only in the Measure Match mode and the Fault
Location mode.
1. Enable the Measure Match Mode. See “Selecting
the Measure Match Mode” on page 13.
2. Set the frequency. See “Setting the Measurement
Frequency” on page 14.
3. Calibrate the SiteHawk S4 Analyzer. See
“Calibration” on page 8
4. Follow the numbered steps in Chapter 5 to turn
ON the limit test and set the limit line value.

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Interpreting the Measurement
The graph below shows a typical Match Measurement
for an antenna system.
Figure 3.6 Graph

The graph contains the following elements:

 Trajectory of vertical axis vertical grid scale display
activity data values
 Horizontal grid scale display incentive axis data
values (frequency, time or distance).
 Baseline position on behalf of the reference
trajectory position.
 The measured value of the cursor on behalf of the
activity on the trajectory difference.
 Track number is used to locate in a window.
 When scanning duration of more than 1 second,
the current incentive position indicator will
appear

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 Cable Loss Measurement

Ensure that the cable being tested is unterminated

(not connected to anything at the far end).
Note: Ensure that the cable does not have power greater
than +22 dBm.
Note: Ensure the frequency band of the system is known.
Setting Up a Cable Loss Measurement
1. Press the CableLoss key to select CableLoss mode.
Figure 3.7 Set Up for Cable Loss Measurement

Performing a Cable Loss Measurement

1. Set the frequency start and stop to a range that is
well beyond the normal range of the antenna.
See “Setting the Measurement Frequency” on
page 14.
Example - For a 450 MHz antenna, set

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 the start frequency at 400 and the stop
frequency at 500 MHz. For an 800 MHz
antenna, set the start frequency at 700
and the stop frequency at 1,100 MHz.
2. Connect a phase stable cable to the SiteHawk
Analyzer antenna test port.
3. Connect a Cal Combo to the other end of the
cable.
4. Calibrate the SiteHawk Analyzer. See “Calibration”
on page 8.
5. Remove the Cal Combo unit from the cable.
6. Connect the phase stable cable to one end of the
cable under test.
7. Connect the Short connection on the Cal Combo
unit to the other end of the cable being tested.
8. Wait at least 10 seconds to allow the trace to
update.
9. Hold the trace on the screen. See “Trigger” on
page31.
10. Place a triangle-style marker (mark 1) at the
minimum loss point within the frequency band
on the trace. See “Markers” on chapter 5.
11. Place a triangle-style marker (mark 2) at the
maximum loss point within the frequency band
on the trace.
12. Save and label the trace, if appropriate. See
“Saving a Trace” on chapter 6

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Interpreting a Cable Loss Measurement
The graph below shows a typical cable loss
measurement. Note that the scale is greatly reduced to
show the cable’s variation across frequency.
Figure 3.8 Cable Loss Measurement Screen

Min. Loss

Max. Loss

1.Take the average of M1 and M2.

Note: This is the average cable loss across the
frequency band.
2.Compare the loss with the manufacturer’s
specified loss for a cable of this length.
Note: If they do not correspond, retake the
measurement, then check the cable for problems.
Note: Cable Loss for a good cable should be flat
across the frequency band.

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Chapter 4 Fault Location Mode

Fault location identifies the position of impedance

discontinuities (reflections) within the antenna system. The
measurement results are displayed on an x-y graph.
Distance from the SiteHawk Analyzer is shown on the x-axis,
while relative magnitude of the discontinuity is shown on
the y-axis.
Before making a fault location measurement, ensure
that the following items and information is present:
 Calibration Combination (Cal Combo) calibration
unit.
 All necessary cables and adapters of the correct
size and connector type.
 The velocity of propagation for the cable type
being measured (obtain from the cable
manufacturer).
 Number of data points to use in making the
distance to fault measurement (user choice).

Selecting Fault Location Mode

1. Press DTF_SWR part

2. Select DTF_SWR Mode

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Figure4.1 DTF Mode Select

1
3
Setting the Frequency Span and Max Distance

1、Frequency Span
Frequency span and the relative propagation rate
determines the maximum distance testing fault location
test.The following will introduce the related system
parameters set.
Narrowing the frequency span increases the
measurable distance.
Note: Changing the frequency span or the max
distance will automatically turn calibration off.
Always set the frequency span or max distance
before calibrating the unit.
2、Max Distance
The maximum distance measured is determined by

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the frequency span, the velocity of propagation of the cable
(Vp), and the number of data points to measure
(201,401,801…). These factors are discussed in the
following paragraphs.
Note: If a maximum distance less than the total length of
the cable system is selected, the trace might show a spike
that is not really a fault, but rather an echo from the
portion of the cable that is beyond the maximum length.
Such a spike is known as an alias. To avoid aliasing, always
set the maximum distance to a value that is a few feet or
meters greater than the entire length of the cable system.
3、Data Points
Increasing the number of data points increases the
measurable distance. When changing the number of data
points measured, the software automatically recomputes
the new maximum measurable distance. If a maximum
distance is entered manually, be sure to select the data
points before entering the max distance. Changing data
points will turn calibration off.
Setting the Frequency Span
At DTF mode,the basic data transform frequency
-omain to time-domain by IFFT. The velocity of the testing
trace has been know, such as coaxial-cable, time interval
will be recalculation as distance.
At DTF_SWR or DTF_RL mode,Users can set the
measure range by the fuzzy distance limit.Fuzzy distance
should be set at frequency measure stage:

N——Test points

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 Fmin——Start Frequency
Fmax——End Frequency
The fuzzy distance be recalculated as the max distance
for DTF test.

C:Speed of light
Vp: velocity of Cable propagation
Example - For a cable with a dielectric constant of
1, the velocity percentage is 100% and 201 data
points are chosen, then the SiteHawk Analyzer
should be set to a frequency span of 0.1 MHz
(85MHz to 85.1MHz). The maximum distance of
fault will be 299,792.458 meters.
1. Determine the frequency span.
2. Choose how many data points are wanted to
measure.
3. Choose a velocity propagation percentage that
is closest to the cable .
4. Press the 3-4-5-6 part on Fig4.2
5. Do one of the following:
After entering the Start value, press Enter.
After entering the Stop value, press Enter.
After entering the Point value, press Enter.
Figure4.2 Setting the Frequency Span

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Setting the Distance and Units
The trace can display the entire length (distance) of the
cable system being measured or a smaller portion of the
length for better detail.
If it is suspected that there might be a fault at a known
distance along a cable, set the display to show only that
area by using the start and stop points. Think of this as
zooming in on a section of the cable. Both the start point
(where to begin the trace display) and the stop point
(where to end the trace display) can be set.
Unit
Press DTF Key：

Unit:
Select units settings.
The system default unit
m, optional units ns, ft.

Start
Start:
Press the input box set
starting values

End
Stop:
Press the input box set ending
values

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Windows
Window:
Enter the Window selects
the corresponding window
style, the default is
Normal, Minimum case
DTF display onlypart of the
problem is a curve, display
the Maximum case is DTF
the whole curve.
Velocity
Velocity:
Press the input box set
speed value

Cable Loss
CableLoss:
Press the input box set
cable loss values

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Cable List
CableList:
1. Press the CableList
input box set cable type
2. Select a certain cable
type，each type has the
fixed value。

Trigger
The Device has the following trigger mode:
—Continuous, end the scan cycle channel after each
occurrence, scanning behavior;
—Keep, stop Scanning.

Trigger mode. Click on

the right side of the
menu bar:
Trigger：
Click the switch trigger
set CONTINUE。

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Limited Setting
The limit line helps to set off those parts of a trace that
are outside of the acceptance (limit) values. It appears as a
horizontal line at the limit line value.
An acceptance limit line can be set to help visualize
what part of the measurement trace is not acceptable. The
part of the trace that is not acceptable will display in red. To
view the limit line, the limit test must be ON. This feature is
available only in the Measure Match mode and the Fault
Location mode
Set Limit：
Limit：
Click to open or close the limit line;
Style：
Type setting limit line, Max and Min, the
default Max is the postion of the limit line
place at 10dB part, Min type is the postion of
the limit line place at 10dB part;
Value：
Click to enter the postion value about limit line;
Step：
Click to enter through the input dialog input
limit step value;
Move Up: press to move up limit line;
Move Down:
press to move down limit line;
FailFlag:
Click the open / close the test status about the
limit setting;
FailAlarm:
Click the open / close limit test failure alarm
prompt;

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Test for Fault Location

1.Connect the SiteHawk Analyzer to the cable being tested.

Note: If the SiteHawk Analyzer is calibrated with a phase
stable cable connected to its antenna port, do not remove
the cable. Connect it to the cable to be tested.
2.Wait at least 10 seconds for the sweep to update.
3.When a trace is on the screen, do any of the following:
Hold the trace. See “Trigger” on page 31.
Add markers to the trace. See “Markers” on page 36.
Save the trace. See “Saving a Trace” on page 43.
Interpreting the Fault Location Measurement
The graph below shows a typical Fault Location
measurement for an antenna system. The table lists typical
component return losses.
Figure 4.3 Fault Location Measurement Screen

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 Typical Component Return Loss
Antenna at Resonance -14 dB
Connector -25 dB
Jumper -35 dB
Lightning Protector -25dB
Transmission Line -30dB

Each connector or jumper will show up as a spike. If it

is larger than the typical value, check the connector for
damage.
Spikes where there are no components represent
faults. Note the distance and check the line at that point for
damage.
The largest spike is usually due to the antenna.
Typically the trace after the antenna can be ignored.
If a selected cable length that is less than the total
length of the cable system, the trace might show a spike
that is not really a fault, but rather an echo from the
remaining portion of the cable that is beyond the length
chosen. Such a spike is known as an alias.
Note: To avoid aliasing, always set the
measurement distance to a value that is a few
feet or meters greater than the entire length of
the cable system.
A large spike (fault) near the SiteHawk Analyzer will mask
other faults farther away. When a large spike near the Site
Analyzer is found, fix it and then repeat the Fault Location
measurement.

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Chapter 5 General Operation

Setting a Limit Line

 While in the Measure Match mode or the Fault

Location mode, press the Limit Test key to Limit setting
list.
1. Limit:Click to open or close the limit line;
2. Style:Type setting limit line, Max and Min, the
default Max is the postion of the limit line
place at 10dB part, Min type is the postion
of the limit line place at 10dB part;
3. Value:Click to enter the postion value about
limit line;
4. Step:Click to enter through the input dialog
input limit step value;
5. Move Up:press to move up limit line;
6. Move Down:press to move down limit line;
7. FailFlag:Click the open / close the test status
about the limit setting;
8. FailAlarm:Click the open / close limit test
failure alarm prompt;
 Press the Screen return

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Figure5.1 Setting a Limit Line

Makers

Up to six markers can be used and activated to visually

indicate the trace value at specific frequency points. All
markers follow the current trace only. The siteHawk
analyzer displays the frequency and signal value for each
marker at the bottom of the screen. Each marker is
displayed as a triangle pointer or a vertical line through the
trace. The difference (delta) in frequency between two
markers can also be displayed. Markers indicate SWR to
0.01, and Return Loss or Cable Loss to 0.1 dB.
When both a recalled trace and the current
measurement trace is both displayed at the same time,
there is an additional marker option, single mode and dual
mode. In single mode, the markers function normally
(indicating the frequency and value at the marker). In dual
marker mode, select a marker using the Mark softkey. At
the bottom of the screen, the site analyzer will display the

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marker number, the frequency, and the value of the current
trace at the marker. The difference in frequency and value
between the current trace and the recalled trace is also
displayed. The difference in frequency is always 0.00 (zero).
Only the first three markers (M1, M2, M3) are available in
dual mode.
Activate Markers and Set Marker Style
 Press the Marker key(Fig 5.2 a) to open marker setting
list.
Soft key Function
Add Add a marker (1~6)
Delete Delete a maker
Position Set the postion about a
active marker
step Move step while use the
move marker tool
Move left /move Move a active maker
right left or right
Search max/min Search a max or min
point about the tracing
line
 Press the Screen to return.

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Figure5.2 Activate Marker and Set Style

(a)

(b)
Using Delta Markers
In the delta marker mode, only active markers will be
Hight light. The delta marker feature displays the difference
(delta) in both frequency and value between the selected
marker and each active marker. If the limit line is active, the
difference between the selected marker and the limit line

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will be evident. The frequency difference between the
selected marker and the limit line will always be the
frequency of the marker. All markers follow the current
trace only.
1. Press the Marker titled to cycle through the active
markers..
2. Press the Delta Flag to the active markers and limit
line (if active).
Figure5.3 Delta Markers

Maker actived

Maker inactived

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Maker Add
Click Add key to Add a
new Maker

Note The new standard will be added as active

cursor display in the incentive shaft intermediate.

Maker Deletion
Press Delete key to
remove the maker

Setting the postion of a cursor

Press to choose a Certain
cursor maker
Enter the value to setting
the postion of a active
maker

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Maker Activation
Active cursor maker：
Press the left Icon
choose the certain line
Press a certion Delta
Icon to active a maker
The active Maker is
High Light
The inactive Maker is
empty

Note Users can press the Delta Icon to

active the Maker
Limited Search
Cursor maker search mode allowed to display these
value：
 Maximum
 Minimum

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 Press the Left Icon first：

Display The Second Menu：

Choose the Search Max or Search
Min Key to find the Certain Value

Delta Marker Function

DeltaMaker function used to calculate the frequency band,
before you activate it you should select the refence
maker first as Fig.5.4, when you select the refence maker,
activate the DeltaMaker as the figure below.
MoveDelta function used to move the select maker to the
next maker postion.
Figure5.4 Markers station Calculate Function

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Operatin Details:
Press the Left Icon first：

Display The Second Menu：

Before u activate DeltaMaker Function, u
should select the refence frequency first.
1.DeltaMaker default states is OFF
2.Click DeltaMaker to turn the status
to ON
3.click MoveDelta key to move to
select the next makers

Others

Instrument Default
Instrument default key can be used to reset device.
The details about the default setting in appendix part.
Instrument Default，Press the
key，if the user really want to
reset，please press OK

Exit
Exit application

Soft Update(WIFI)
Update the software as the
WIFI on status

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System information
Software version、
Hardware version and
DeviceSerial Number：
System>about

System Setting
1. Tracing line color
setting
2. Font size setting；
3. Line Width Setting
4. Check or cancle Full
screen
5. Language Change

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Chapter 6 Trace

Tracing Display Setting

The SiteHawk S4 contain up to 4 different traces. Each
trace is assigned the display format, scale and other
parameters. The User can choose the display number as the
follow picture Fig 6.1.
Figure6.1 Tracing Setting Screen

Tracing Count Seting

SiteHawk have four trace lines
Press the left Icon
Choose a certain line ， System
support Num 1,2,4 line。

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 All the traces are assigned their individual names,
which cannot be changed. The trace name contains its
number. The trace names are as follows: Tr1, Tr2 ... Tr4.
Each trace is assigned some initial settings: measured
parameter, format, scale, and color, which can be modified
by the user. (appendix)
 By default the display format for all the traces is
set to Return loss (dB).
 By default the scale is set to 10 dB, reference level
value is set to 0 dB,reference level position is in
the middle of the graph.
 The trace color is determined by its
number
Active Trace Selection
Trace parameters can be entered for the active
trace. Active trace belongs to the active channel, and its
name is highlighted in inverted color. You have to select the
active trace before setting the trace parameters.
Figure6.2 Active Trace Selection

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 The active Tracing
line is High light
Click it to choose a
certain mode

Choose a certain
Trace mode

The Max_Value Set

Double Click to
Active
Then enter a
maximun value

The Min_Value Set

Double Click to
Active
Then enter a
minimun value

Memory Trace Function

For each data trace displayed on the screen a so-called
memory trace can be created. Memory traces can be saved
for each data trace. The memory trace is displayed in the
same color as the main data trace, but its brightness is

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lower.
The memory trace is a data trace saved into the memory. It
is created from the current measurement when the user is
clicking the corresponding softkey or when the current
sweep is completed. After that, the two traces become
simultaneously displayed on the screen - the data trace and
the memory trace.
The memory traces have the same format as the data traces.
Changing data trace format will change memory trace
format.
Saving Trace into Memory
The memory trace function can be applied to the individual
traces of the channel. Before you enable this function, first
activate the trace.
Click the Icon in the left-hand
menu bar
The active trace will be highlighted
in yellow in the list. If necessary,
select the required trace by clicking
on it.
To enable trace saving into
memory, click on the Memory
Trace field to set the DataMath
value to ON.
Click Data->Memory in the left High
light part, Trace Data will be saved
into the memory immediately
Memory Trace Math
The memory trace can be used for math operations
with the data trace. The resulting trace of
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such an operation will replace the data trace. The math
operations with memory and data
traces are performed in complex values. The following four
math operations are available:
■ Division of data trace by memory trace. The trace
status bar indicates : D/M.
■ Multiplication of data trace by memory trace. Trace
status bar indicates: D*M.
■ Subtraction of memory trace from data trace. Trace
status bar indicates: D-M.
■ Addition of data trace and memory trace. Trace status
bar indicates: D+M.
Press DataMath：
Open operation function. In
the data storage box for the
current data path and
memory estimation operation
typeselection of desired.

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Chapter 7 Data Save and Export

SiteHawk S4 Status

SiteHawk S4 status、Calibration result and tracing data

can be saved to the instrument status file, and then these
data can be called back to the SiteHawk program.
The parementers about instrument setting
include:motivation,scale,trace ,the cursor and analysi, what
is save in the status files.

SiteHawk S4 Status Save

Save instrument
status. Click the icon
on the right side

1、 choose save type

first
2、then choose the
save file type
3、named the file
4、Choose the save
path
5、Press the Icon

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Save Tracing Data in CSV File
SiteHawk can track data of single road, save the file as
CSV (comma separated values). The *.CSV file containsa
comma separated list of data. The current format and
response trajectory under the incentive value is stored in
the *.CSV file.
Only one way (activities) trajectory data is saved to a
file.
Trajectory data is in the following format to the *.CSV
file:

F[n]——Frequency about point N.

Data1——Trace response value,Real part
Data2——0,Imaginary part

CSV Flies Save

Save trace data, activating the trace first.
Press this key first:

2、 choose save type first

3、 then choose the save file
type

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Tracing Data SIP File
SiteHawk S- can save the parameters to the S1p
file. The SIP file contains the frequency value and S-
parameter.
*.s1p files are used to store a single port parameter.
Only one path of data is saved to the file.
The file contains a comment, title and track
data lines. Comment on"!" Mark the start of the
title, and began to "#" mark.
For single port measurement *.s1p file:
The Touchstone file contains the notes, the title
and track data lines. Comment on"!" Mark the start of the
title, and began to "#" mark.

Hz——frequency measurement unit（kHz、MHz、GHz）；

FMT—— Data Format：
RI——Real part and Imaginary part
MA——Linear Amp and Phase
DB——Log Amp（dB）and Phase
Z0——reference impedance
F[n]——Frequency about point N.
{…}’—— {(RI) |(MA) |(DB)}
{…}”——{(RI) |(MA) |(DB)}

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SIP File Save
Save the data path, click: Save SIP
Choose a path and type
the file name in the pop-up dialog
box.

Option to save the file dialog

box in the SIP file format, click the
save SIP regional choice format
required in the standard format
list, click the finish.
Screen Printing
Printing the screen，and
save the picture as the PNG
mode
Figure7.1 PNG picture and saved postion

a b

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Save Operation
Save the current date,Click on the
Save Screen Picture Select the
save file path, the default named
"XXXXX.png", where "XXXXX" is
the current dateand time.

Load status Function

Load status function, User can recall sta or csv data
display with the runing data at the same time.
1. select Load status key first;
2. select the sta data witch one you want to
compare with the running data;
data compare looks like the follow figure, if you
want to closed the sta date,Press the OFF key witch
below the Tr1.
Figure7.2 Recall Sta data and Running data

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Data transfer function
User can transfer the data from S4 to USB disk by a
OTG cable(special,supplied), at the same time the S4 can
call data from USB directly.
Figure7.3 Data transfer By USB disk

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Chapter8 Maintenance

Cleaning

Clean the SiteHawk S4 Analyzer only with a soft cloth

dampened with mild detergent and water. Do not use any
other type of cleaning solution.
—Cleaning the connector using dip a little ethanol and
isopropyl alcohol without batting clean cloth (cleaning the
cathode connector, use short rod so as to avoid the
cloth touch the fingers on the center conductor)
—Before Using connectors, to make sure that it is dry.
—connector not water or emery cloth cleaning instrument
—Don't take alcohol on to the surface of the
insulator connectors
—Before connected with the anode of coaxial connector
calibrated the wrench.

Charging the Battery

The internal battery pack will automatically recharge when

the SiteHawk Analyzer is powered from the AC adapter.
Recharging time, from a full discharge, is approximately 5
hours.

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Device Check

Instrument calibration is a common calibration.It performed

by the service producers or authority. We suggest to check
the intrument for every three years.

Storage

First of all, put the device into a package and put the
package in a narmal environment where the temperture
between -15℃to 55℃,the humidity is 80%(25℃).
The device should work at the temperature between -10℃
to 50℃,and the relative humidity to 80%(25℃).
To ensure that the equipment is stored in away from
dust, acidic and alkaline taste, and explosive gas and other
causes of corrosion of chemicals in the environment

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Firmware Update

Update by USB
The SiteHawk S4 Analyzer Updater software as the flow
step, The Updater software is available on the Bird web site.
(S4 only can connect with USB)
1. At first,User need to download apk from the
website, then,copy .apk file from PC to USB.
2. Turn the SiteHawk on.
3. Connect S4 to USB with OTG cable.

4.Press “File Manager” ,Select “External USB storage”.

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 5.Press SiteHawk.apk in U disk.

6.Install SiteHawk.apk in S4

Update by WIFI
User can update SiteHawk s4 sofeware by Wi-Fi beside USB.
Steps as the follow:
1.Exit SiteHawk S4 software，Settings →Wi-Fi
ON,connect to Internet.as the follow picture;

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 2. Run SiteHawk software, find the update key as the
follow step:

3.Update SiteHawk.apk

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Customer Service

Any maintenance or service procedure beyond the scope of

those in this chapter should be referred to a qualified
service center.
If you need to return the unit for any reason, request an
RMA through the Bird Technologies website (link shown
below). All instruments returned must be shipped prepaid
and to the attention of the RMA number.

Bird Service Center

30303 Aurora Road
Cleveland (Solon), Ohio
44139-2794
Fax: (440) 248-5426
E-mail: bsc@bird-technologies.com
For the location of the Sales Office nearest you, visit our
website at:
http://www.bird-technologies.com

Attention

All products manufactured by Seller are warranted to be

free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of one (1) year, unless otherwise specified, from date of
shipment and to conform to applicable specifications,
drawings, blueprints and/or samples. Seller’s sole obligation
under these warranties shall be to issue credit, repair or
replace any item or part thereof which is proved to be other

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than as warranted; no allowance shall be made for any
labor charges of Buyer for replacement of parts, adjustment
or repairs, or any other work, unless such charges are
authorized in advance by Seller.
If Seller’s products are claimed to be defective in material
or workmanship or not to conform to specifications,
drawings, blueprints and/or samples, Seller shall, upon
prompt notice thereof, either examine the products where
they are located or issue shipping instructions for return to
Seller (transportation-charges prepaid by Buyer). In the
event any of our products are proved to be other than as
warranted, transportation costs (cheapest way) to and from
Seller’s plant, will be borne by Seller and reimbursement or
credit will be made for amounts so expended by Buyer.
Every such claim for breach of these war-ranties shall be
deemed to be waived by Buyer unless made in writing
within ten
The above warranties shall not extend to any products or
parts thereof which have been subjected to any misuse or
neglect, damaged by accident, rendered defective by
reason of improper installation or by the performance of
repairs or alterations outside of our plant, and shall not
apply to any goods or parts thereof furnished by Buyer or
acquired from others at Buyer’s request and/or to Buyer’s
specifications. Routine (regularly required) calibration is not
covered under this limited warranty. In addition, Seller’s
warranties do not extend to the failure of tubes, transistors,
fuses and batteries, or to other equipment and parts
manufactured by others except to the extent of the original
manufac-turer’s warranty to Seller.
The obligations under the foregoing warranties are limited
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to the precise terms thereof. These warranties provide
exclusive remedies, expressly in lieu of all other remedies
including claims for special or consequential damages.
SELLER NEITHER MAKES NOR ASSUMES ANY OTHER
WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, STATUTORY,
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS, AND NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME
FOR SELLER ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY NOT STRICTLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING.

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Appendix

Default setting：

Description default setting Setting Range

Touchstone RI -
Reflectometer
Data Format Real-Imaginary
Allocation of
1 Reflectometer
Channels
Active Channel
1 Reflectometer
Number
Marker Value
Identification
8 digits Reflectometer
Capacity
(Stimulus)
Marker Value
Identification
5 digits Reflectometer
Capacity
(Response)
Vertical
10 Channel
Divisions
Traces per
1 Channel
Channel
Active Trace
1 Channel
Number
Number of
201 Channel
Sweep Points
Stimulus Start
85 MHz Channel
Frequency
Stimulus Stop 4 GHz Channel
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Frequency
Stimulus IF
1 kHz Channel
Bandwidth
Sweep Range
Start / Stop Channel
Setting
Trigger Mode Continuous Reflectometer
Table of
Calibration Empty Reflectometer
Coefficients
Error
ON Reflectometer
Correction
Trace Scale 10 dB/division Trace
Reference
0 dB Trace
Level Value
Reference
5 Div Trace
Level Position
Phase Offset 0° Trace
Trace Display
Return Loss (dB) Trace
Format
Maximum
1.49 m Trace
Distance
Time Domain
Normal Channel
Kaiser Window
Number of
0 Trace
Markers

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